RN - PCU
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Cardiology
RN - PCU
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intermediate Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiac open heart recovery.
- Strong Surgical Intermediate Care experience.
- At least 2 previous travel assignments.
License:
- RN license required.
Certifications:
- BLS required.
- Critical Care Certification preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
Must-Have:
- Experience with high acuity patients.
- Experience taking care of patients who are 1+ days out from CABG, valve repairs, and valve replacements.
- Experience with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices like LVADs.
- Familiarity with caring for patients recovering from heart and lung transplants.
Description:
The role involves caring for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries.
The unit is a fast-paced surgical step-down environment.
Registered Nurses will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
There are a total of 32 beds including both monitored and non-monitored levels of care.
Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:3 during the day and 1:4 s position requires expertise in managing high acuity patients with a focus on cardiovascular recovery.
The role emphasizes the importance of continuous cardiac monitoring for certain patients.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.
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